# Giwa

> Global infrastructure for Web3 access

Giwa helps developers build on Web3 by providing an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain with fast transactions and low fees.

Giwa helps developers and users access Web3 by providing blockchain infrastructure built on the OP Stack. With it, users can deploy smart contracts, interact with decentralized applications, and transfer digital assets. Giwa reduces barriers to Web3 entry by offering 1-second block times, EVM compatibility, and documentation in multiple languages including Korean.

- Type: Network
- Sector: Blockchain Platforms
- Status: Announced
- Founded: 2025-09-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/giwa

## Products

- [GIWA Chain](https://thegrid.id/profiles/giwa): GIWA Chain is an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain built on the OP Stack, executing transactions through Optimistic Rollup architecture with 1-second block times. The system supports EVM-compatible smart contracts while enabling developers to deploy applications using existing Solidity tools and frameworks. (L2, In Development, Main Product)
- [GIWA Wallet](https://thegrid.id/profiles/giwa): GIWA Wallet is a self-custody wallet optimized for GIWA Chain, supporting asset management across multiple blockchains including Ethereum, Base, Optimism, Polygon, Avalanche, and Arbitrum. The system integrates exchange asset viewing functionality for tracking holdings across platforms. (Wallet, Early access)

## Links

- [Main](https://giwa.io)
- [Privacy policy](https://docs.giwa.io/terms-and-policies/privacy-policy)
- [Terms of Service](https://docs.giwa.io/terms-and-policies/testnet-terms-of-use)
- [Documentation](https://docs.giwa.io)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/giwa-io)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/giwachain)

## Relationships

- [Upbit](https://thegrid.id/profiles/upbit): Parent organization

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- [Attribution Guidelines](https://about.thegrid.id/legal/open-data-attribution-guidelines): How to attribute The Grid's data when using the open data service.
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## Optional

- [TGS Field Descriptions](https://github.com/The-Grid-Data/workspace-public/blob/main/references/tgs-field-descriptions.md): Schema field definitions for The Grid's data model
- [TGS JSON Structure](https://github.com/The-Grid-Data/workspace-public/blob/main/references/tgs-json-structure.md): Data model structure and relationships
- [Product Type Definitions](https://github.com/The-Grid-Data/workspace-public/blob/main/references/product-type-definitions.md): Definitions for each product type
- [Product Type Classification](https://github.com/The-Grid-Data/workspace-public/blob/main/references/product-type-classification.md): Guide for classifying products into types
- [Grid MCP Guide](https://github.com/The-Grid-Data/workspace-public/blob/main/grid-search/skills/grid-query/references/grid-mcp-guide.md): How to query The Grid programmatically via MCP